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CA12 LEY

2012 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Cardiff, Cymru (Wales) · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2012 Audi A3 Diesel 1968cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 98,395 miles on the clock, averaging 8,064 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 TDI PD engine is known for oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver).

MOT & Mileage History for CA12 LEY

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
98,395
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2015
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
8,064

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading98,395 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5
Average per year8,064
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for CA12 LEY 16k37k57k78k98k '15'25'21

Check CA12 LEY

Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage98,395 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,390 miles
Since last MOT+9,299 miles
PASS
Mileage89,091 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,081 miles
Since last MOT+10,060 miles
PASS
Mileage79,021 miles
Since last MOT+41 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,980 miles
Since last MOT+10,703 miles
PASS
Mileage68,277 miles
Since last MOT+9,349 miles
PASS
Mileage58,928 miles
Since last MOT+5,071 miles
PASS
Mileage53,857 miles
Since last MOT+6,815 miles
PASS
Mileage47,042 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,042 miles
Since last MOT+8,081 miles
PASS
Mileage38,961 miles
Since last MOT+4,655 miles
PASS
Mileage34,306 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,306 miles
Since last MOT+7,169 miles
PASS
Mileage27,137 miles
Since last MOT+10,704 miles
PASS
Mileage16,433 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Audi A3

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA12 LEY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeCA — Cardiff, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About CA12 LEY

What car is CA12 LEY?

CA12 LEY is a black Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Cardiff in 2012.

What is the mileage of CA12 LEY?

The last recorded mileage for CA12 LEY was 98,395 miles, recorded on 14 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CA12 LEY passed its MOT?

CA12 LEY has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 14 Nov 2025.

Is CA12 LEY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CA12 LEY is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2012, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is CA12 LEY?

CA12 LEY is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.